Due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, many restaurants in Japan that were originally only for dine-in use have added or expanded take-out services, so that everyone can taste the food produced by the restaurants at home. Not only Japanese people go to the store to take out delicious food to eat at home, but also local foreigners living in Japan frequently use it. This time, we interviewed foreigners who have bought takeout food in Japan to eat at home. What are their thoughts on Japan’s takeout service? Let’s take a look at what surprised them from other places about Japan’s takeout service! ※This article is compiled from the personal opinions of the interviewees
Reasons why I want to take food home to eat
"I want to take food home because I can eat slowly at home" (China/Female) "When I am tired I would like to take takeaway food home to heal and relax." (Canada/Female) "Because takeout does not require you to prepare a lot of things yourself, so I originally loved buying takeout to eat at home. With the outbreak of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic , stores that usually don’t offer takeout are starting to offer takeout, and if you want to buy takeout to eat at home, you have more choices.” (American/Male) The foreigners interviewed this time have questions about why they buy takeout at home. , some people said that because take-out can be eaten slowly at home, and some people answered that it saves trouble and convenience, etc. In fact, even Japanese people are like this. I have also heard Japanese people say that they use it because they “don’t want to go to the supermarket too often” or “use it as a substitute for eating out.” Maybe some foreigners who often buy take-out food are also like this. So basically it can be found that among the people who buy takeout in Japan, whether they are foreigners or Japanese, the reasons are basically the same.
It’s amazing that you can even take these dishes home.
“There are more restaurants in Japan that offer takeout than I originally expected, which surprised me. For example, I have bought pizza, dumplings, udon noodles, Fast food, etc.” (Chinese/female) “I’ve taken out hamburgers from restaurants before, and I remember it cost about 800 yen. I’ve also taken takeout sushi to eat at home.” (Canadian/female) ) "What surprised me the most is that ramen can even be taken out in Japan. Some TVs put ramen in cups, and some serve frozen soup to customers. There are various ways of providing it. The common point is that every ramen shop has The take-out food is just as delicious as the food in the store, which is awesome.” (American/Male) It’s really crazy that you can take ramen home and eat it too! Most people probably think that ramen is basically a "food that can only be eaten in restaurants." However, as take-out becomes more and more popular, common take-out meals in Japan now include fast food, pizza, curry rice, Chinese cuisine, sushi, etc. From order to ramen, food such as ramen can now be taken away. I can certainly expect more delicacies to enter the world of takeout in the future. In addition to ramen, hotpot dishes such as shabu-shabu are generally difficult to imagine as takeout. However, some hotpot restaurants have also launched takeout services, making meals that can be eaten at home. When you get the same taste, you just need to put the ingredients in the pot when you get home, heat it up and start eating immediately. It is simple and requires no cooking skills. It will definitely become the most popular take-out option when the weather is cold. It must have shocked not only foreigners but also Japanese themselves that such substantial dishes as nabemono can be taken out.
The same meal and the same portion are cheaper to take out
"I often buy takeout when I eat alone. Although there are some restaurants where takeout is slightly more expensive, almost every store has takeout meals and dine-in meals. They’re all the same, and it’s very convenient as a meal for a busy life.” (Chinese/Female) “I’m surprised that takeout is cheaper than eating in the store, because not only is it still hot when you take it home, but the portion is the same as in the store. "It's almost the same as eating in." (Canadian/Female) "I'm impressed by the fact that it's cheaper than eating in a store." (American/Male) If you don't know, many restaurants in Japan have takeout menus. The price is slightly cheaper than that for dine-in, and there are even stores that offer 50% off the take-out price for dine-in. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why foreigners are surprised when they find the difference when they go to the store for take-out.
It’s most comfortable to take it home and eat it!
"Every time I want to eat, I find it troublesome to go to the supermarket, but I enjoy walking to the restaurant and looking at the MENU to select dishes for takeout." (China/Female) "The takeout menu and the contents It usually looks different. Every time I want to eat something, I think about it for a long time. I think taking sushi home is the best thing. It’s amazing that you can have such high quality and delicious food outside. It’s so amazing in Japan. It’s great to be able to taste delicious sushi easily.” (Canada/Female) “It’s great to enjoy the atmosphere and decoration of the store, but I think it’s also great to relax and eat the delicious food at home.” (USA/Male) In 2020, many restaurants have launched takeout services, making it easy to enjoy some good delicacies that need to be tasted in a restaurant. Some people said that even in restaurants that they usually don’t dare to enter, once they have takeout, they can buy it and enjoy it at home. They can even order online and then pick up the food. They can order whatever food they want, saving money Unnecessary worries and concerns.
There is almost no need to wait! The delivery of take-out meals is super fast
"Every store delivers take-out meals very quickly, and there are very few stores where you have to wait." (China/Female) "The meals are completed very quickly, and there is almost no need to wait to pick up the food. Go away. If you order food online, you can also pay with a credit card. You don’t have to pay there when you go to pick up the food. You can also specify the time when you pick up the food. The store will have time to prepare the food every time you go to pick up the food. Ordered it, it’s truly Japan!” (Canadian/Female) People who often buy takeout would like to have the shorter waiting time from ordering to picking up the food, so restaurant operators who provide takeout service Everyone will have different countermeasures to speed up meal delivery. For example, dishes that take time to prepare are not available for takeout, and meals are prepared until only the last step is left before the meal can be served. Thanks to the good intentions of these restaurant owners, they can create such a take-out phenomenon that surprises even foreigners without waiting for a long time. And if you order food from the store in advance and inform the pick-up time, you can almost get your food without waiting when you arrive at the store. In addition, there are now many take-out channels that provide ordering and payment in advance, so you can easily purchase take-out meals even without contacting the store directly. It is highly recommended and recommended for those who want to join the take-out ranks. Please give it a try!
has unlimited prospects in the takeaway market!
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, we may not be able to eat in restaurants as we used to for the time being. However, with the popularity of the takeout market, we can choose to take home what we want to eat in the form of takeout. A way to live life with good food. In the future, we may see Japan’s takeout services evolve and innovate even more, so let’s look forward to it together!
